Sherann advises that colleges should reach out to their local Parent Carer Forum as a source of support regarding funding and training. They also gather information about what parent’s views are across the country. #NatspecNC19

This week is #AutismAwarenessWeek and today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. Last year, former Creative Arts student Rachel made this video entitled 'A Day in the Life Of'. It's definitely worth sharing again. Thanks Rachel. National Autistic Society #AutismAwarenessWeek bit.ly/2HQGTXD

Our second keynote session is kicked off by Ali Fiddy of IPSEA, discussing SEND & the law.

For those #NatspecNC19 delegates who didn’t attend the AGM, here’s the Comic Relief video you missed youtu.be/oT0Lt97dv3U

Our second day of workshops is underway at #NatspecNC19 and there’s some excellent sessions on policy and practice happening – engaging stuff!

Good to welcome Derwen College - Post-16 specialist college @DerwenWalford to Westminster. Great to hear about the launch of new day provision from September for Supported Internships across a range of practical and administrative skills. North Shrops College Natspec Shropshire Council Oswestry Town Council RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital

Congratulations to all on the opening of the Bradbury Hydrotherapy Pool at Derwen College - Post-16 specialist college. The £750k facility will provide great opportunities for therapeutic exercise and relaxation for both students and the local community. Garfield Weston Foundation St. James's Place

For young people with SEND, specialist and general FE colleges provide opportunities for education and training. Over 30,000 high needs funded students study in colleges! #LoveOurColleges

Independent specialist colleges are an important part of ensuring that young people can access education and training that works for them. #LoveOurColleges

Natspec's chief executive, Clare Howard as well as our Chair, Bernie have responded to today's publication of the Education Committee report into special educational needs and disabilities. natspec.org.uk/natspec-respon…

The long awaited report. After 18 months and hundreds of pieces of evidence, this is a damning and comprehensive picture of how ambitious intentions failed to be realised.. for post-16, the headlines are....1/12

Emotion matters in politics. Storytelling is incredibly important. Brilliant, insightful and funny speech from Ayesha Hazarika #AoCConf

Hi Delta I have tried in vain to contact you regarding seat upgrade, made & paid. It has not been changed on my booking. I’ve rung UK - can’t help need to ring the US. Rung US 30 mins wait on long distance call! Emailed, no reply. Please sort this out for me Delta?

If you’re a small business doing stuff differently to try and survive this mad time and you need a shout-out to publicise what you’re doing.....let me know. I’ll try and help. #smallbizshoutout

During the #COVID19 pandemic technology will obviously play a key role in facilitating remote working and business continuity. Thinking of having virtual #KartenCoffeeBreaks to support each other's health and wellbeing. Let @DawnyEGreen know if you are interested 😊

All the key links for specialist colleges are on this page, including new guidance for FE providers published tonight. Natspec members send in your questions gov.uk/government/col…

Our virtual studio is currently open if you are looking for some creativity, friendship and purpose please email [email protected] for more information #MentalHealth #Shielding #Shropshire #SocEnt

This week we are shining a light on our funders The National Lottery Community Fund are funding a project that puts us at the heart of the community #GoodEgg We just need to be able to get out and about to do it! We have got fab plans so hopefully soon lot's to share with you. #MentalHealth #Shropshire

This week we're shining a light on our funders- The Henry Smith Charity are core funders of our work. They have taken the time to really get to know our company and always make conversation a key part of our funding relationship. #MentalHealth #Shropshire #SocEnt

Good to catch up with Designs In Mind, an amazing local enterprise in #Oswestry which is bringing people with #mentalhealth challenges into purposeful, creative work. Really exciting projects in collaboration with major national design companies.